Deeply polarised deputy FMs meeting in Delhi spell trouble for Indias BRICS Presidency; as the language of a joint statement eluded diplomats, India issued a Chairs Statement that reflected the subjects discussed
Trump has good conversations with Putin, Zelenskyy: report
The U.S. President said hatred between Putin and Zelenskyy is ridiculous; did not want to reveal when he spoke to Russias President last
Indonesian govt urges regions to tap creative financing
Home Affairs official Agus Fatoni urged regional governments to adopt creative financing to sustain development amid ...
Indonesia's universities urged to boost impact on development
Higher Education Minister Brian Yuliarto urged universities to be more responsive and deliver greater impact on ...
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi returns to Islamabad as Pakistan races to save talks with U.S.
Two Pakistani officials did not say when the Americans might return to the region to follow up on historic face-to-face talks earlier this month.
Indonesia's minister urges competition to boost regional performance
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian stressed the need for competition among regional leaders to improve local ...
Indonesia seeks UNESCO heritage committee seat support
Culture Minister Fadli Zon held diplomatic meetings in France to seek international backing for Indonesias bid ...
Indonesian govt drafts rules to secure local food for meal plan
Indonesias Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs is drafting a ministerial regulation to strengthen local raw ...
Indonesia expands eye screening, cataract surgery access
Indonesias Health Ministry has added eye screening to its 2026 Free Health Check (CKG) Program and ensured ...
Indonesia's minister hails sport as key to public health push
Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar said on Sunday that sport is a vital investment ...
Minister urges youth to lead science-based innovation
Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto called the nations younger generation to ...
Indonesia covers VAT on economy flights to cut airfares
The Indonesian government has issued a regulation to cover value added tax (VAT) on economy-class domestic flight ...
Lawmaker demands full probe into Yogyakarta daycare abuse scandal
An Indonesian legislator has called for a full investigation into the daycare violence scandal in Yogyakarta, where ...
Minister urges graduates to safeguard digital space
Communication and Digital Affairs MinisterMeutya Hafid urged the younger generation, particularly college ...
UGM expert backs internship program for job seekers
Labor observer from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Tadjudin Nur Effendi said the national internship program offers ...
Indonesia sees $1 mln potential in Japan pop-up store
Indonesia's fashion and accessory products recorded potential transactions of US$1 million at the 2026 Kobe-Japan ...
Russian strikes kill three, wound four in Ukraine
In the northeastern Ukraine border region of Sumy, one Russian drone attack killed two civilians, according to the head of Sumys regional military administration
Indonesia presses UN to probe peacekeeper killing in Lebanon
The Indonesian government has reiterated its call for the United Nations to conduct a thorough investigation into the ...
Small plane crash near Minneapolis kills North Dakota state legislator and pilot
North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy, of Fargo, was killed in the crash, her colleague, state Sen. Tim Mathern
Israel-Iran live: U.S. Navy intercepts Iran-linked vessel in Arabian Sea
U.S. President Trump cancels Pakistan talks trip and says Iran war on hold
Sooryavanshi, 15, hits 36-ball ton but Royals lose
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits an explosive 36-ball century - a second Indian Premier League ton in the 15-year-old's fledgling career - but it was not enough to prevent Rajasthan Royals slipping to a defeat by Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Indonesia positions fishing village program to boost blue economy
The Indonesian government has positioned the Red and White Fishing Village (KNMP) program as a strategic tool to ...
Taliban Government says Afghans in Qatar can return 'with full confidence'
A U.S. State Department spokesperson said that moving Afghans at the Qatar camp to a third country is a positive resolution that provides safety for these remaining people to start a new life outside of Afghanistan while upholding the safety and security of the American people
Inside the Baduys 200 km sacred journey through the night
Around 3:00 in the morning, while most people were still asleep, dozens of Inner Baduy people walked together through ...
Punjab pull off record T20 chase to defeat Delhi
Punjab Kings produce a stunning victory against Delhi Capitals by hunting down a target of 265 to record the highest successful run-chase in the history of T20 cricket.
MPR Deputy Speaker urges govt to boost public trust in vaccinations
The Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)Lestari Moerdijat asked the government to raise ...
Efforts to achieve peace, stability in region to continue: Pakistan's Deputy PM
There is no official word on whether direct talks between Washington and Tehran will take place during the visit
Banten waives electric vehicle tax to support clean energy
The Banten Provincial Government affirmed its commitment to supporting the national clean energy transition by ...
RI govt speeds up housing program for Senen rail-side community
Indonesia government is advancing the development of proper housing for residents of a slum area along railway tracks ...
Gov't striving to expand education access to reduce dropout rates
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mutiemphasized thegovernments commitment to ...
Forestry Ministry to periodically evaluate Komodo National Park quota
The Ministry of Forestry stated that the tourism quota at Komodo National Park will be continuously monitored and ...
Indonesia prepares to repatriate fourth TNI soldier killed in Lebanon
The Indonesian government is preparing to repatriate the remains of Private First Class Rico Pramudia, an Indonesian ...
Bangladesh issues nationwide security alert over possible militant attacks
The alert has been issued based on intelligence reports, a police headquarters (PHQ) official said, requesting anonymity. The official described the alert as urgent and confidential
Indonesia targets safety training for 666,000 MBG food handlers
The Health Ministry has allocated a quota of free training for up to 666,000 food handlers working at nutrition ...
Ministry speeds up hygiene certification for 26 thousand MBG kitchens
The Ministry of Health said it is accelerating the issuance of Hygiene and Sanitation Certificates (SLHS) for more than ...
Gov't open to sharp criticism from academics, says top minister
Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra stated that the ...
Ministry identifies seven peat hotspots highly prone to wildfires
The Ministry of Environment has identified seven peatland locations that are at high risk of forest and land fires, ...
Indonesia's DPR presses UNIFIL safety review after personnel deaths
Indonesias House of Representatives (DPR) has urged the United Nations to conduct a comprehensive review of ...
Ministry expands quality education coverage through distance learning
The Primary and Secondary Education Ministry said it is expanding the implementation of distance learning at the ...
Minister proposes electric motorcycles incentive starting 2026
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has proposed an incentive program for electric motorcycles to be implemented this ...
Major Russian attack on Ukraine kills four, wounds dozens
Russia has been launching smaller barrages of dozens of drones every night at Ukraine, interspersing them with occasional large-scale attacks that use hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles
Loud blasts, gunfire heard near Mali's main military camp, witness says
It was not clear what caused the explosions and no militant group immediately claimed responsibility for an attack
Minister urges stronger reforms in public service across regions
Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar has urged regional leaders across Indonesia to ...
Indonesia pushes rapid farmland recovery after Sumatra floods
The governments Task Force for Accelerating Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (PRR) has assured ...
Indonesia's drug authority taps Singapore links to boost capacity
The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) has engaged with stakeholders in Singapore to explore ways to strengthen ...
Meta Signs Agreement With AWS to Power Agentic AI on AWS Graviton Chips
-Meta has signed an agreement to deployAWS Gravitonprocessors at scale. The deal marks a significant ...
Indonesia shifts tourism focus to Asia amid global crisis
The Indonesian Tourism Ministry is refocusing its international marketing strategy in response to the global crisis ...
OG&E to Host Bidgely EmPOWER AI 2026 Annual Conference in New York City
-Bidgely'spremier energy intelligence conference,EmPOWER AI, will be held May 12-14 in New York City to ...
JBL Celebrates 80 Years of Powering Voices
-JBL, the iconic audio brand from HARMAN, is celebrating its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of delivering ...
Indonesia mourns death of another TNI soldier in Lebanon
Indonesia mourns the passing of Private First Class Rico Pramudia, an Indonesian peacekeeper serving with UNIFIL, who ...
Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi to reach Pakistan tonight for talks with U.S.: report
U.S. delegation would likely arrive in Islamabad on April 25, once the Iranian delegation works out the framework of talks with the U.S. technical team
Saudi health executive joins Cannes Lions 2026 jury
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has named Muhannad Abdullah Kadi to its 2026 jury for the Health ...
Finance Minister projects RI's economy to grow 5.7 percent in Q2 2026
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is projecting Indonesia's economic growth to reach 5.7 percent in the second ...
Indonesia seeks UNESCO heritage committee seat 2026-2030
Indonesia has nominated itself for a seat on UNESCOs Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the ...
Indonesia rejects Malacca Strait tolls amid global tensions
For days, a question rippled across global shipping lanes and diplomatic circles: would Indonesia follow Irans ...
PM Sanchez sidesteps Spain-U.S. dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email
Pentagon is reported to be mulling whether to suspend Spain from NATO, according to an unidentified U.S. official referring to a U.S. Defence Department email
House Speaker seeks stronger oversight on state college entrance exam
House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani pressed for stronger oversight to prevent recurring cheating in ...
RI, UAE provide free cataract surgery for 500 people in remote areas
Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates are expanding their collaboration by providing grant funding of 294,222 dirhams ...
Indonesia rules out tax on ships passing Malacca Strait
Indonesia has no plans to impose taxes on vessels transiting the Malacca Strait, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa ...
Indonesia sees fertilizer surplus amid global shortages
Indonesia has secured ample fertilizer supplies and is ready to export as global output tightens due to the Middle East ...
Prabowo summons police chief, asks for report on transformation push
President Prabowo Subianto summoned National Police (Polri) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo to his private residence ...
UN peacekeeper from Indonesia dies after Lebanon attack: UNIFIL
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said an Indonesian peacekeeper died after suffering severe ...
Gov't urges Indonesian Hajj pilgrims to maintain stamina
The government urges Indonesian Hajj pilgrims who have arrived in Medina, Saudi Arabia, to maintain their stamina, ...
Rupiah's weakening not reflect RI's economic fundamentals: Purbaya
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said he believes the weakening rupiah exchange rate does not reflect ...
Indonesia promotes paper packaging to cut plastic use in F&B industry
The Ministry of Industry is encouraging the use of non-plastic packaging as a strategic solution for the food and ...
Indonesia working to improve data security
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is working to strengthen data security governance to build national ...
Porsche Sells Bugatti Stake to BlueFive Capital
-Porsche has agreed to sell its equity stake in Bugatti Rimac. Porsche and Rimac Group established Bugatti Rimac as ...
Indonesia accelerates 100 GW solar program amid US tariffs
Indonesias Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry (ESDM) is boosting the uptake of domestically produced solar ...
Kartini without medal: Kartika's story of teaching diaspora children
Just call me Dewi Kartika. That sentence came to mind when meeting Dewi Kartikaningrat, a teacher at the Kuala Lumpur ...
Ministry and PLN coordinate to address Jakarta blackout causes
Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry is taking action with the state electricity company PT PLN to ...
Indonesia reviews US military overflight proposal
Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and retired Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) personnel discussed a US ...
KPAI calls for psychological support for family of bullying victim
The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has urged the local government to provide psychological assistance to ...
South Sumatra sets forest fire alert status through Nov 30
The South Sumatra Provincial Government has declared an alert status for forest and land fires, effective from April 22 ...
Ministry, WWF partner to improve palm oil governance and security
The Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs is collaborating with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) ...
Indonesia ranks second in JP Morgan global energy resilience: Minister
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the J.P. Morgan Asset Management report naming ...
Human Rights Ministry backs student's opinion on free meal program
Deputy Minister of Human Rights, Mugiyanto, has emphasized the importance of protecting childrens freedom of ...
Indonesia, France boost cultural ties in Paris Talks
Indonesia and France on Thursday have formalized a comprehensive cultural cooperation framework following a ...
In photos: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C
India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.
Mecca Route fast-track service eases Hajj departure: RI Govt
Indonesia has streamlined the departure of its Hajj pilgrims through the Mecca Route fast-track immigration program, ...
Jakarta explores sister city cooperation with Shenzhen
The Jakarta provincial government explored a sister city partnership with Shenzhen, China, to advance the development ...
Jakarta seeks green investment ties with Chinese environmental group
Jakarta is exploring green infrastructure and environmental investment cooperation with a Chinese delegation to ...
Influential Brands celebrates Asia's finest in business excellence at the Fullerton Hotel
Recognised at the CEO Summit & Award Ceremony organised by Influential Brands, these firms and corporate ...
Attended by Finance Minister Purbaya, PT SMI Holds Symposium to Accelerate Sustainable Development
Amid the increasing complexity of development challenges and the need to accelerate national economic growth, PT ...
6th Asian Beach Games opens in Sanya
The 6th Asian Beach Games opened on Wednesday evening in China's tropical resort city of Sanya, with the opening ...
RI, Muslim nations condemn Israeli settlers' incursions into Al-Aqsa
Indonesia and several Muslim countries condemned the repeated violations of Islamic and Christian holy sites in ...
Minister urges governors to waive taxes for electric vehicles
Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian has urged all governors across Indonesia to provide fiscal incentives in ...
Indonesia to Import 150M barrels of Russian oil in phases until 2026
Indonesia is committed to importing 150 million barrels of oil from Russia in phases until the end of 2026, Deputy ...
Indonesia, S Korea develop forest fire management center in Sumatra
The Indonesian and South Korean governments have strengthened collaboration in controlling forest and land fires by ...
Sinch Mailgun Report: Companies are Leaving Email Performance on the Table
Sinch Mailgun, part of Sinch, has released itsEmail Impact Report 2026, introducing new industry benchmarks ...
Smart Lighting Expo and Lighting Fair conclude successfully
The 3rdSmart Lighting Expoand the 17thHong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring ...
